KARACHI: A special ceremony in connection with Pakistan Air Force Day was organized at the grave of Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed in Karachi on Saturday. Air Vice Marshal Amir Shahzad (SI) Military placed floral wreath at the grave of Rashid Minhas Shaheed. He also offered prayers for high ranks of Rashid Minhas Shaheed.
According to media reports, a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented a salute at the tomb of Shaheed Pilot Officer.
Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas was born on 17th February 1951 in Karachi and embraced Shahadat on 20th August in 1971 while foiling enemy’s evil designs and attempt to hijack warplane.
Pakistan Air Force Day is being observed today with national pride in order to commemorate the valour and courage of the defenders of air space of the nation against Indian aggression in September 1965 war.
In the 1965 war, the valiant Pakistani pilots despite limited resources not only prevented Indian air attacks but also handed India a resounding defeat, showing unparalleled expertise in aerial combat and unwavering bravery.
